George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison
How the RAF turned the Swiss Air Force into a 24/7 force
From the 24th of November to the 18th December 2020, the Royal Air Force worked with 40 pilots, 70 ground crew and 10 F/A-18 aircraft from the Swiss Air Force in order to move the force from flying only 'during office hours' to being ready to fly 24/7.
Swiss Air Force to move to 24 hour availability
Previously, the nation's F/A-18s were only available during 'office hours'.
NATO jets intercept ‘hundreds’ of Russian aircraft in 2020
There was a moderate increase in Russian activity from 2019.
Royal Navy looking for heavy lift drone
The request for information is part of an effort to move crewed aviation roles (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, communications, lift and strike) to uncrewed platforms.
BAE collaborates with UAVTEK to develop nano ‘Bug’ drone
The 'Bug' is a nano-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle weighing 196g – similar to the weight of a smartphone – with 40 minute battery life and a 2km range.
Voyager tankers in secretive emergency Arctic refuelling
Voyager tankers have refuelled an inbound aircraft inside the Arctic Circle after it declared an emergency, the UK Defence Journal can report.
What to expect when going for the COVID19 vaccine
Our editor was recently given the coronavirus vaccine and he would like to explain what happens when you go and get it.
Soon to be sold Sentinel aircraft operating over Iraq
A Royal Air Force Sentinel R1 surveillance aircraft, the entire fleet of which will shortly be sold off, was this morning operating over Central Iraq as part of Operation Shader.
British and French jets work together to defend UK airspace
British Typhoons linked up with French Rafale and Mirage aircraft to intercept a simulated non-NATO military aircraft entering British airspace.
RAF personnel to administer Covid-19 tests
Royal Air Force personnel from stations across the UK have gathered at RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire, to undergo training in how to administer Covid-19 tests.
